Quick Lemony Herbed Millet
Make this flavorful lemony herbed millet as an easy and gluten-free side dish! You’ll love the fresh, earthy, zesty and sweet hints in this recipe. Serve with veggie sides or your favorite main!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry millet 200 g, rinsed & drained
- ¼ cup fresh parsley 7 g, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Put millet and 2 cups of water in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then close the lid, reduce the heat and let it simmer.
- Cook for around 12-15 minutes until the millet is fluffy and has absorbed all of the water.
- Stir in the fresh parsley, mint, lemon juice and lemon zest. Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with your favorite mains and sides!
Notes
- Any leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add a splash of water or vegetable broth to the millet when reheating it.
- Serve this herbed millet cold as a salad by adding chopped cucumber and tomato!
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 156mg | Fiber: 2g